Have something you'd like to know about fantasy hockey? Every Wednesday, fantasy expert Darryl Dobbs will respond to your emails in The Hockey News.com's Fantasy Mailbag feature.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 14, 2012 2:40 PM EDT
Is the Red Wings defender worth hanging on to?; Teddy Purcell or Blake Wheeler?; and more.
It’s playoff hockey in many fantasy leagues. Lots of tough, but very impactful, roster decisions are being made. Let’s tackle some letters!
Talk to me about Brendan Smith and his ability/inability to put up enough PIM to warrant rostering him while he develops.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 15, 2012 11:20 AM EST
Which stars will bounce back?; what is the best return for your player on the block?; and more.
Deadline Day is closer than you think. This is the last Fantasy Mailbag before Feb. 27. Let’s tackle some letters!
Hey Dobber, Short question for you on three young NHL Defensemen: Which of these defensemen have better offensive upside and where do u see their point totals when they reach their potential Ryan Ellis (NSH) Oliver Ekman-Larsson (PHX) and Cam Fowler (ANA).
by Darryl Dobbs - February 1, 2012 2:20 PM EST
It's the point in the season where fantasy owners have to make tough choices and our expert is here to help you out.
We’re into February now and a lot of fantasy teams are preparing for their two- or four-week playoff season. Others are paying attention to the NHL trade buzz as the deadline approaches.
by Darryl Dobbs - January 18, 2012 2:29 PM EST
The question has been asked many times over the past few years, but the right answer is as murky as ever today.
Mid-season drafts are wrapping up and mid-season deals are being finalized. Do you need to make a change? Let’s get to your letters – including the question of the year: Crosby or Ovechkin?
Dobber, I’m in a roto keeper league (keep nine players) and I am in second place, although the leader looks hard to catch.
by Darryl Dobbs - January 4, 2012 11:31 AM EST
It's time to start fiddling with or blowing up your roster, so our fantasy expert answers your wide-ranging questions.
Mid-season drafts are here. In keeper leagues, it’s also time to make the big decision – rebuild or go for it? Let’s get to your letters!
In a one-year roto league with usual stats.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 21, 2011 1:50 PM EST
Are players such as Sidney Crosby and Claude Giroux still the most valuable?; and more Christmas advice.
We’ve hit the Christmas break and while it’s a time for joy and celebration it’s also time to hide from the family whenever you can to get a few minutes and evaluate your team.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 7, 2011 2:15 PM EST
Are Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf worth trading for?; is Mike Smith going to be a mainstay in Phoenix?; and more.
Just a few weeks until Christmas and soon after that we hit the mid-point of the season. Yes, things are moving quickly, so let’s get to your letters.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 23, 2011 11:55 AM EST
Our fantasy expert tackles tough decisions on Chris Stewart, T.J. Oshie, Andy McDonald and more.
So many crazy things are happening when it comes to fantasy hockey (seriously – Phil Kessel is the league’s leading scorer?) that it’s hard to sift through and separate the trends from the blips.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 9, 2011 1:59 PM EST
Our fantasy expert answers your questions about slow starts and when to pull the trigger on a change.
We’re already seeing some “market corrections” with several players. With the coaching change in St. Louis, there are bound to be more on the way - let’s get to your letters!
Hey Dobber, I’m in a 10-team season points league that counts points, +/- and PIM.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 26, 2011 10:38 AM EDT
Is Varlamov a worthy pickup?; will Roloson find his game?; what about Tuukka Rask?; and more.
No, the Capitals will not go 82-0-0. No, the Blue Jackets will not go 1-76-5. And, no, the Habs are not going to finish at 8-67-7. Lots of goalie questions filtered in this week.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 12, 2011 4:54 PM EDT
Should you go with Colorado's center or Philadelphia's?; Is Semyon Varlamov worth picking up?; and much more.
So how did the first week go for you? Any early jitters? Let’s get to the letters!
I'm in a one-year simple league. Goals and assists are one point each.
by Darryl Dobbs - September 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT
Who's the best D-man? Is Crosby still No. 1? Who's ready for more 'O'? Streit or Goligoski?
Camps are in full swing…and so are fantasy drafts! Keepers, head-to-head, rotisserie, points-only - leagues of all shapes and sizes. And once again THN’s fantasy mailbag has you covered.
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